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Beginner's Guide to Space — Hardcover Set
From the Series Beginner's Guide to Space
This series introduces students to space exploration. Information is presented clearly and concisely, and with more than 100 color photographs per title, eager young scientists will be… Read More →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then… Read More →
Benedict Arnold: Hero or Enemy Spy?
From the Series Hidden History — Spies
He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the… Read More →
Ben Franklin's Big Shock
From the Series On My Own Science
Describes Ben Franklin’s interest in and experiments with electricity, what he learned about electricity, and his famous experiment with lightning. Read More →
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Beowulf: Monster Slayer [A British Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of thirty men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father's friend, Hrothgar, the king of… Read More →
Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
Learn the untold stories of pioneering Black athletes in baseball, basketball, football, and gymnastics. These books deliver a balanced view of history, provide for personal reflection, and… Read More →
Black Voter Suppression: The Fight for the Right to Vote
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Voter suppression includes registration restrictions, in-person voting requirements, mass purges of voter rolls, eliminating polling locations, and redrawing district lines in unfair ways.… Read More →
Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Featuring figures from a variety of backgrounds, these books celebrate women who dominate their respective fields—big-time change-makers, influencers, and disrupters who aren't afraid to… Read More →
Brain Game Treasure Hunts — Paperback Set
From the Series Brain Game Treasure Hunts
Embark on an exciting treasure hunt! Readers will take a journey, solving puzzles along the way, to reach the final prize at the end of each book. Puzzles include math challenges, word games, Read More →
Brazilian Jiujitsu: Ground-Fighting Combat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) has its origins in Japanese judo? Samurai warriors used judo for self-defense. In the early 1900s, judo masters brought the martial art to Brazil.… Read More →
Bubonic Plague: The Black Death
From the Series Deadly Diseases (UpDog Books ™)
The bubonic plague wreaked havoc in the fourteenth century. Learn about the germ that causes the illness, how fleas spread it, and how putting sailors in quarantine slowed the spread. Dive… Read More →
Buckskin Dresses and Pumpkin Breeches: Colonial Fashions from the 1580s to the 1760s
From the Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion
What would you have worn if you lived during the Colonial era? It depends on who you were! For example, many Native American women made skirts or dresses out of deerskin, and they completed… Read More →
Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs — Hardcover Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs of many shapes and sizes once roamed Earth. Readers will love sinking their teeth into this approachable, informative series about these fascinating creatures from the past. Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Beasts — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Beasts
Giant teeth, spiky thumbs, thick fur, and feathers—learn about the creatures with these features! This series explores fascinating animals from natural history. Discover what scientists know… Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — It's a Holiday! — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
How do we celebrate together? Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the holiday traditions we celebrate throughout the year. Age-appropriate… Read More →
Buttons for General Washington
From the Series On My Own History
Fourteen-year-old John Darragh was a spy. But British-occupied Philadelphia in 1777 was not a safe place for an American spy. If he were captured, John knew he would be hanged. In this… Read More →
Buzz Books — Hardcover Set
From the Series Buzz Books
This dynamic series is designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Not all kids enjoy fiction, but almost all have a thirst for knowledge and want to know more about stuff that… Read More →
Calico Dresses and Buffalo Robes: American West Fashions from the 1840s to the 1890s
From the Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion
What would you have worn if you lived in the Old West? It depends on who you were! For example, Native Americans made clothing from rabbit fur, deerskins, buffalo hides, and plant fibers.… Read More →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
Discover the true story of the woman Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nicknamed "Red" because of her fiery spirit! Mary Hamilton grew up knowing right from wrong. She was proud to be Black, and… Read More →
Calvin Graham's World War II Story
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. An explosion damaged his ship and wounded many of his… Read More →
Campos de internamiento de estadounidenses de origen japonés (Japanese American Internment Camps)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Estados Unidos luchó contra Japón. En 1942, el presidente de los Estados Unidos firmó una orden ejecutiva que obligaba a más de cien mil estadounidenses de… Read More →
Candy
From the Series Sweet Life
Sweet Life highlights the sweet, sour, and sugar-coated bites that are poured, molded, melted, and pulled to perfection. From hard candies and soft taffies, to sour gummies and creamy… Read More →
Captain James Cook: The Pacific Explorer
From the Series Explore!
James Cook was one of the great explorers of the Pacific. Why was he so successful? And how does this relate to our lives today? Cook remains an inspirational character for students today.… Read More →
Carnívoros gigantes (Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs)
From the Series Conoce a los dinosaurios (Meet the Dinosaurs)
“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has… Read More →